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circle of Willis

Term ID
UBERON:0003709
Synonyms
  • arterial circle
  • arterial circle of Willis
  • cerebral arterial circle
  • circulus arteriosus cerebri
  • Willis circle
Definition
A circle of arteries that supply blood to the brain. The Circle of Willis comprises the following arteries: Anterior cerebral artery (left and right); Anterior communicating artery; Internal carotid artery (left and right); Posterior cerebral artery (left and right); Posterior communicating artery (left and right).The basilar artery and middle cerebral arteries, supplying the brain, are also considered part of the circle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_Willis
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